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Meet THE Kid In THE Jackie Robinson Photo (Updated: Make That 'Six Photos')
"Imagine," Eddie Dweck muses as he looks at The Photograph, "a kid going to a ballgame dressed in a suit and tie!"
You probably don't know Eddie Dweck, but you've probably seen him before. Because of The Photograph he has a cameo role in history. But history is a defiant and elusive thing. It will tell you that The Photograph Eddie Dweck is ruminating on is one of the iconic images of Jackie Robinson just before he stepped out of that Ebbets Field dugout and into history 66 years ago today.
Except it wasn't taken on April 15, 1947. And Mr. Dweck will also reveal to you that – albeit in the mildest sense of the word – the photograph was staged.
The kid looking at the camera, the kid Jackie Robinson seems to be looking at? Meet Eddie Dweck.
12-year old Eddie and his pal Bobby Saltzberg from the apartment building on Ocean Parkway went to the first few of their sixth grade classes, then joined Eddie's first cousin – also named Eddie Dweck – and took the half hour subway ride to Ebbets Field. To see history? To see the Dodgers' first game of 1947! "It wasn't quite Opening Day," 78-year old Eddie says. "We just wanted to be there. We were fanatics about the Dodgers. That was the whole thing. I lived, slept, died with them."
The Dodgers' first game of 1947 – the first one in Brooklyn anyway – wasn't the world-changing National League opener whose anniversary we celebrate today. It was an exhibition game against the Yankees on Friday, April 11, 1947, and it drew 24,237 fans – two Eddie Dwecks and one Bobby Saltzberg among them – just 2,026 fewer than the 26,623 who did not fill the stands for the actual moment of history on a Tuesday afternoon four days later.
Having clarified history's erroneous conflation of Robinson's first game in a major league uniform in a major league stadium (April 11, when the photo was taken, when Robinson went hitless but drove in three runs, one on a fielder's choice and two on sacrifice flies) and his first official Major League Game (April 15), what was that part again about the photo – a photo which nearly all the rest of us look at as we might look at an image of Abraham Lincoln in a crowd or at least Babe Ruth – what was that about it being staged?
"Staged," he said again, and matter-of-factly. "We had maybe bleacher seats, the cheapest seats, and we trying to get to the Dodger dugout just like we tried to get to the Dodger dugout every game we went to. But there were a hundred photographers taking pictures of him. This was a momentous day. So they told the ushers 'let these kids come down, and lean over like you're trying to get his autograph.' And that's how we got down there. It was a matter of a few minutes, five minutes, ten minutes as I remember. Then we had to scatter."
So this was a kind of benign news management, as opposed to news manufacturing. There were kids trying to get to the Dodger dugout, they were hoping to get Jackie Robinson's autograph, and the photographers simply reduced to zero the chances against them getting to their destination. "With me, it looks like he's looking at me, that's the interesting part. Maybe I had a long hand or something!" I asked Eddie if he ever got the autograph. "No. It looks like he's signing something, but I don't think anybody got an autograph, not while I was there." But he got something better. "That picture was in The Brooklyn Eagle, and from The Brooklyn Eagle it was in Sport Magazine, and then it was in one of Jackie Robinson's books. But, man, I was in The Brooklyn Eagle!"
There was one detail that troubled Eddie Dweck. Where were his Cousin Eddie, and his pal Bobby? "I didn't go down there myself, that's for sure."
Steer away from Dweck's photographic odyssey for a moment for a larger question. Did he – the 12-year-old-from-Ocean-Parkway-he – understand what had happened? How one day baseball didn't allow African-Americans to play in the major leagues and then that day, that day, suddenly it did? "Yes. I knew that Jackie Robinson was the first negro player to play in the major leagues. So I knew it was significant but I didn't think of the social aspects. At twelve years old that's not on your mind. What's on my mind is 'he's going to be a great second baseman and maybe we can win a pennant.'" Here Eddie Dweck laughs. "But of course as I got older I started to realize, reading more about this, hearing about Dixie Walker and how he was against him all the time, and all the problems and how they couldn't even put him in the same hotel sometimes, he had to be in other hotels, you realize this was Rosa Parks in baseball."
This is where it would've ended, a story-and-a-half as it was. But then last Monday, Eddie Dweck phoned me and in his voice I could hear a touch of the excitement that must have been felt by his 12-year old self. "Keith, there's another photograph!"
Eddie was in last Sunday's New York Times.
Oh, for crying out loud!
The New York Times Magazine review of the new Jackie Robinson movie "42" showed another photograph from April 11, 1947. Sure enough, almost dead center, same suit, same sweater, but this time just above and to the left of the beaming Robinson shaking hands with the Dodgers' acting manager Clyde Sukeforth, there, again, is Eddie Dweck.
"I hadn't seen that one before!" Apparently The Times had never printed it before, either. But there was more. "I found Bobby Salzberg! He's next to me, in the bow tie!"
Seeing Bobby also rattled something loose in Dweck's memory. "Now I know where my cousin Eddie was. It was Passover. He was at our seats, protecting the food! And protecting the seats, for that matter."
Too bizarre for words, no? The unexpected thrill of getting to see yourself in a new photo in your local newspaper at age 12 in 1947, and then the again unexpected thrill of getting to see yourself in a new photo in your local newspaper at age 78 in 2013 – with both photographs from the same event?
It gets stranger still. Months into this process and a second photo having turned up and still nobody had done an image search for something as simple as "Jackie Robinson Dugout."
Sure enough, sitting on the website Biography.Com: Dweck/Jackie Robinson Photo number three:
Eddie Dweck wasn't kidding when he said there were a hundred photographers on the field clamoring for photographs of Robinson in the dugout. And there is a certain poignance in these two images that Eddie – clearly the Zelig of Robinson's first day of Ebbets Field – hadn't seen before. In this third shot, he and Bobby are positioned around the only other two players in the pictures: Ed Stevens and Howie Schultz:
Ed Stevens and Howie Schultz were the first basemen who would be displaced by Robinson.
It had been Schultz who had worked with Robinson throughout spring training to adapt to that position – which Robinson had never played before – even though Schultz knew it would probably cost him his job. Robinson, Branch Rickey, Sukeforth, Pee Wee Reese, even the walkout-threatening Dixie Walker got the headlines. But Schultz and Stevens simply uncomplainingly gave way to the better man.
At the moment the photographers captured them and Eddie and Bobby, Stevens and Schultz had exactly seven more games left between them as Dodgers, and only 375 more games left as big leaguers. Stevens would be sent out to the minors before Robinson would make his official debut the following Tuesday, and Schultz would linger as Robinson's sub and instructor until he was sold to the Phillies on May 10th. He would have a little more time in the sun (and in sports integration history) as a member of the 1952 NBA Champion Minneapolis Lakers, who won the first Finals ever to feature an African-American player, Sweetwater Clifton of the Knicks.
On the other side of Robinson (shaking Robinson's hand in the Times shot) is Clyde Sukeforth, who had just taken over as acting manager after the suspension of Leo Durocher. Sukeforth – who helped to scout Robinson for the Dodgers originally – would manage Robby's first game, and win it, and his second, and win that one, too. Those would be his only games as a manager, and his only other imprint in baseball history would be as the Dodger bullpen coach who in the 9th inning of the third game of the 1951 National League special playoffs against the Giants infamously led manager Chuck Dressen to conclude that Ralph Branca was his best asset to face Bobby Thomson because the other pitcher whose warm-up he was supervising, Carl Erskine, was "bouncing his curve."
Thus the memories the autograph photo evokes are not all happy ones. When I pointed out to Eddie that apart from him and Robinson the image also shows Branca, he said he cried all day after Branca gave up Thomson's home run four years later. Shortly after that Dweck actually attended one of the famous Dodger tryout camps at Vero Beach ("No expenses paid," he laughs. "I'll pay you to play. Such was the devotion") but did not cross paths with Robinson there. And within a decade the Dodgers would prove that an African-American was like any other player in baseball: he could be unceremoniously dumped no matter what his contributions to team or time. And as they traded Robinson to the hated New York Giants, they were already negotiating for the event that would prove that a Brooklyn fan was like any other in sport: he could be unceremoniously dumped if a better deal loomed westward. "When they did leave, I lost total interest. I didn't follow them to Los Angeles. Even baseball in general, I kinda got turned off. It really hurt me."
In some indirect way, it hurt him to the degree that until last month, he hadn't owned a copy of The Photograph since that edition of The Brooklyn Eagle came out. That is even stranger when you consider what Eddie Dweck does for a living. Today he is the with-it, energetic co-proprietor of Studio 57 Fine Arts on West 57th Street in New York, and can use the photograph to prove to doubters that he wasn't in diapers in 1947. The gallery features not just high end art and some of the metropolitan area's avant-garde painters, but has also always offered a great supply of historical baseball photographs, many of which are at the level of sophistication and eccentricity of a shot of Babe Ruth pitching for the Yankees and a variety of shots of Dweck's beloved Ebbets Field. More over, I've been one of his customers since 1997 and last January was the first time he ever mentioned that it was him in the Robinson/Fans photograph.
"Well," Eddie Dweck says with a measure of contemplation that dissolves into a laugh. "You didn't ask."
UPDATE: 11:00 AM EDT April 15: It's a torrent! It's an avalanche!
Courtesy of the impeccable Bill Francis at the Baseball Hall of Fame, there are three more photos in the library files in Cooperstown of Eddie Dweck during the photographers' flashbulb frenzy.
He may have only seen himself in The Brooklyn Eagle on that next day (April 12) but he was also in The New York Post:
That'd be Eddie, dead-center, reaching down towards Jackie. Obviously this is a photocopy or a microfiche print-out. The original credit goes to The Associated Press.
And he made it on the right side of another image from Acme Telephotos, which was printed in the April 12 edition of Upstate New York's Binghamton News:
And then there's one more shot with Howie Schultz, et al, in The Brooklyn Eagle.This would be one to get the original of.
Eddie Dweck (on the right) and his pal Bobby are lined up perfectly to frame Jackie Robinson.
Can You Hear Me Now?
As we approach 24 hours after the bizarre bullpen screw-ups that may have helped to cost the Cardinals Game 5 of the World Series, one question crystallizes out of the haze:
Tony LaRussa expects us to believe that his bullpen was told to get closer Jason Motte and lefty specialist Mark Rzepczynski ready, but heard only "Rzepczynski"? And following that disaster, they were again told to get Motte ready but instead thought they heard "Lance Lynn"? That the noise was so deafening and the bullpen phone so reminiscent of a string-and-juice-can, that they missed the name of the number one guy down there, and then mistook one name for another that doesn't sound anything like it?
And most importantly, after it happened once, nobody double-checked the second time they tried to get Motte warm? No "repeat it for me! Spell it!"? Nobody down there with a sense that in a sport where the bullpen coach was blamed and fired for Bobby Thomson's home run ("Erskine is bouncing his curve," Clyde Sukeforth said in 1951, sending the other pitcher warming, Ralph Branca, to his Dodger doom), that screwing it up once was a fireable offense?
Even if the bullpen staff is – so to speak – off the hook in the responsibility equation: are there no monitors? Are there no coaches who don't think Jason Motte and Lance Lynn aren't the same guy just because they both have beards? Did we really luck out last night because Bruce Sutter didn't find himself warming up? LaRussa and Dave Duncan never noticed the wrong pitcher was throwing? When it was shown on tv? The second time?
If all of these questions are legitimate, there should have been people fired this morning, LaRussa included. My guess is the questions are not – they're too amateurish to be believed of the worst manager in baseball, let alone LaRussa.
And if that's true, it raises two more and far more disturbing questions: why is LaRussa lying and what really happened?
What? You want to know about the Albert Pujols "I called the hit-and-run then chose not to swing" fantasy? Don't get me started. Let's just chalk that one up to extra-terrestrials.
History That Never Was: 1951
As promised yesterday, perhaps the real piece of "History That Never Was": a 1951 Yankees-Dodgers World Series Program. Another fully-printed edition, not just a cover. This is the Yankee Stadium version. To my knowledge, no copies of the Ebbets Field edition are still in existence, though at least the cover must have been printed.


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College Football Nation: BCS bowl games are ridiculous but fun
The BCS games are lousy, at least a majority of them. Northern Illinois, Wisconsin are Louisville are in. LSU, Oklahoma and Texas A&M are out. Louisiana Tech won nine games and isn't in a bowl, yet Georgia Tech has a losing record and is one.
There are issues.
It's ridiculous that all it takes are six wins to become bowl eligible. It's ridiculous how watered down the bowls have become.
And yet ... bowl season is thrilling, a time to celebrate college football, a special few weeks when there's a game on almost every night, many that just become the background sound to whatever else is going, but more than enough that are worth watching.
It's overkill, and it's still wonderful. And it begins, astoundingly, on Saturday, a full 10 days before Christmas, with a potentially wild shootout between Nevada and Arizona in the New Mexico Bowl, a matchup that pales in comparison to Alabama against Notre Dame in terms of quality but might far exceed the BCS title game in terms of entertainment.
Basically, neither team can play a lick of defense. It won't appeal to the purist, but with nothing at stake other than our collective attention span, who cares?
Both teams finished 7-5, and both score a lot. The Wolf Pack averages 37 points per game, but allows a woeful 32.5. The Wildcats, meanwhile, score 37.3 points per game and allow 34.3. Seriously, there might be 120 points scored in the New Mexico Bowl. Seriously, the New Mexico Bowl might just be one of the most intriguing games of them all.
But seriously, the teams are pretty irrelevant, so while it may be wildly entertaining, there are four other bowls that should also be appointment TV but have more meaning. And for meaning, it gets no bigger than the BCS Championship Game between the Tide and Fighting Irish, which this year will be played in Miami on Jan. 7.
"We are very excited about coming to South Florida and I congratulate Notre Dame and Coach (Brian) Kelly and his players on an undefeated season and their number one ranking," Alabama coach Nick Saban said when the boll pairings were announced. "They are a fantastic team and it's always a special occasion to play against Notre Dame, and especially for the national championship."
Intrigue starts with the programs involved, two with perhaps the most storied histories of them all. Michigan, Ohio State, USC, Oklahoma, Texas and Nebraska may beg to differ, but there's no arguing that Notre Dame and Alabama have traditions as rich as anyone's.
But intrigue goes well beyond just the names of the schools involved.
Alabama and Notre Dame played the best defense of anyone all season, both allowing less than 11 points per game. And because both play such strong defense, there's a decent chance the game will stay close. The Tide average a lot more points than the Irish (38.5 to 26.8), so if there's going to be a blowout it figures Alabama will be the one winning big, but Notre Dame had no trouble handling the prolific offenses of Oklahoma and USC and the powerful Stanford attack so might just be able to slow 'Bama enough to pull off a surprise.
Three days before the championship game is the Cotton Bowl, which pits two teams that very easily could have played in BCS bowls.
Oklahoma and Texas A&M each lost just twice, and to brand-name opponents. Oklahoma's losses came against Kansas State and Notre Dame, while A&M's were against Florida and LSU. And like Nevada and Arizona, the Sooners and Aggies should score a lot of points. The difference is the level of play. A&M quarterback Johnny Manziel just became the first freshman to win the Heisman Trophy. Oklahoma QB Landry Jones has been in the Heisman conversation for the last two years, and might be the QB chosen highest in next April's NFL Draft.
There's also a Cotton Bowl subplot with A&M, long a part of the Big 12, now a member of the SEC going back to play one of its old conference rivals.
If there's one game that features teams every bit as good as the BCS title game -- maybe even better -- it's the Fiesta Bowl.
The only reason Notre Dame is playing Alabama is that the Irish were lucky to survive Pitt when they had a bad day, while Oregon and Kansas State, each who lost once, couldn't escape defeat on the nights they for some reason didn't have the right energy. And the only reason Alabama is playing Notre Dame is the Tide play in the SEC, which garners more respect than either the Pac-12 or Big 12, and so were rated highest among one-loss teams.
But no one, when playing their best, has looked better -- or more terrifying -- this fall than Oregon. Notre Dame and Alabama must be thrilled to be playing each other and not Oregon. Kansas State, meanwhile, doesn't have the same sex appeal as Oregon, but does everything well -- including leading the nation in turnover margin -- and has plenty of star power, Heisman finalist Collin Klein at the forefront.
Finally, with New Year's Day such a dud, there's the Chick-fil-a Bowl on New Year's Eve between LSU and Clemson.
It's a classic battle of good offense (Clemson) against good defense (LSU), and whichever team can impose its will on the other will be the victor.
It's also a game that's about vindication. Both Tigers have two losses, and both had higher hopes when the season began. Clemson's Tigers were hoping for a return to the Orange Bowl after last year's humiliation at the hands of West Virginia, while LSU's Tigers were hoping for a return to the BCS title game after falling short against Alabama last year.
And it's a game with huge star power, Tajh Boyd and DeAndre Hopkins at the forefront for Clemson, and Kevin Minter and Barkavius Mingo at the forefront for LSU.
Overkill? Yeah, there are too many bowls. But bowl season is a whole lot of fun. And it all starts on Saturday when Arizona and Nevada take center stage.
What We Learned
Heisman voters haven't always made the wisest choice.
Far too often a very good player on the best team gets the award when there are more deserving players on lesser teams. Far too often, team success is weighted too heavily for an award that should be based solely on the merits of the individual.
For a recent example, look no further than Mark Ingram over Ndamukong Suh and Toby Gerhardt in 2009 – Suh was the most dominant player in college football that year, and Gerhardt was statistically a better running back than Ingram. But Ingram played for Alabama, which was on its way to the national title.
Heisman voters may be getting wiser.
Last year Robert Griffin III was chosen even though Baylor was nowhere near the top of the polls. And this year, with Texas A&M QB Johnny Manziel winning the award and Notre Dame linebacker Manti Te'o finishing second, the most encouraging signs yet that there's a growing openness among voters emerged.
Manziel is the first freshman to win the Heisman.
"I have been dreaming about this since I was a kid," he said on Saturday after his name was announced as the winner, "running around the backyard pretending I was Doug Flutie, throwing Hail Marys to my dad."
Herschel Walker, though perhaps deserving in 1980 when George Rogers won the award, was third. Similarly, Michael Vick was third in 1999, when Ron Dayne was given the Heisman more for career achievement than an outstanding year. That's it for freshman finishing in the top-five prior to this year.
And it was only five years ago that the first sophomore won the award. After Tim Tebow was awarded the Heisman in 2007, two more sophomores followed in succession -- Sam Bradford and Ingram -- showing that once one won the award a threshold was broken. There likely won't be a succession of freshmen to win the Heisman given the inherent inexperience that comes with being a first-year player, but at least now there's been one and the barrier has been knocked down.
Still, the more important finish was Te'o in second.
Defensive players have been far too ignored by Heisman voters. Only one primarily defensive player -- Michigan's Charles Woodson in 1997 -- has ever won the Heisman, and he was significantly helped by returning punts and playing enough offense to have caught 25 passes and scored two receiving touchdowns.
But Suh finished fourth in 2009, LSU cornerback Tyrann Mathieu was fifth last year, and now Te'o was second -- and rightly so given that Te'o is solid but not spectacular the way Suh, Mathieu and Woodson were.
Next year, don't be surprised to see South Carolina's Jadeveon Clowney get serious consideration, and maybe even win.
Little by little, defensive players are getting more consideration. And in an era when offense is becoming all about quarterbacks, with many like Manziel, Tebow and 2010 Heisman winner Cam Newton not only their team's passer but also their top running threat, it's important that defensive players be recognized for their contribution as running backs and wide receivers fade from consideration.
No, Heisman voters haven't always collectively made the wisest choice. But recent votes, and this year's in particular, show a growing wisdom evidenced by inclusiveness.
Game of the Week
There are only three games between now and next Friday, and at first glance Arizona against Nevada is far and away the best of them.
But a closer look reveals that the Poinsettia Bowl, featuring BYU and San Diego State, is also intriguing.
For starters, both teams are good.
BYU s just 7-5, but the Cougars lost by just three to Notre Dame, hung with Oregon State and nearly beat both Boise State and Utah. San Diego State, meanwhile, is 9-3 and beat Boise State.
And then there's the matchup itself.
BYU has one of the best defenses statistically in the country. The Cougars allow just 14.7 points per game, which ranks fifth nationally, and their rushing defense is second to only Alabama, allowing 84.25 yards per game.
San Diego State doesn't do anything quite as well ad BYU plays defense, but while the Cougars are pedestrian on offense (29.2 points per game), the Aztecs put up an average of 35.1 points, and their rushing attack that will go head-to-head with that stout rushing defense averages 229.2 yards per game.
"We are looking forward to facing San Diego State in the Poinsettia Bowl," BYU head coach Bronco Mendenhall said when the matchup was announced. "I have a lot of respect for (SDSU coach) Rocky (Long). ... San Diego State is a very good team that won a share of the Mountain West title this season. Our team is anxious for the opportunity to continue to improve playing against a quality opponent."
Styles make good games, and the clash of styles between BYU and San Diego State in the Poinsettia Bowl has potential.
My Top 10
The next poll will be released after the last game is played.
Eric Avidon can be reached at 508-626-3809 or email@example.com. Follow him on Twitter at @ericavidon.


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Police & Fire: May 1, 2013
Warrant arrest
Chippewa County Sheriff Deputies report a pair of recent warrant arrests.
• Cheyenne M. White, 24, of the Sault was picked up Monday at the Mackinac County Jail on the force of a failure to appear warrant. She was conveyed back to the Sault and lodged in the Chippewa County Jail.
• Tanya Brown, 47, of Kincheloe was arrested at a Kinross Township residence Tuesday evening on the force of a Friend of the Court warrant. Brown was booked into the Chippewa County Jail.
Illegal dumping
Sault Police took a pair of illegal dumping complaints on Tuesday, identifying a suspect in one incident and obtaining a description of the suspect vehicles in the second.
The first complaint took place in the 600 block of Eureka where multiple bags of garbage — including two pieces of identification — helped police make quick work of this case. No charges have been filed to date, pending a Friday deadline for the woman to make amends with the original complainant before all of the compiled evidence is forwarded to the prosecuting attorney for review.
The second complaint came from the 600 block of Magazine where a witness observed the occupants of two vehicles team up to abandon a mattress at the end of the road. Police have a good description of one man and his red Chevrolet truck sporting a white tool box and are awaiting positive identification before proceeding with this matter.
Sault Police were called to the 1700 block of E. 11th Avenue Tuesday to investigate the apparent theft of various tools, a storage locker and copper wire.
According to reports, permission had been given for a man to remove a number of metal items. But, once on the property, the man began helping himself to anything he wanted. In a follow-up investigation, police discovered a trailer with a flat tire in the 1900 block of E. 10th as he was unloading the removed items.
In the suspect's version of events, he explained he thought he could take any metal item and expressed a willingness to return anything that was wanted.
Officers expressed the belief that this was a civil matter but typed up a report to forward to the prosecutor for review.


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So we finally got our seeds ordered this week for the garden. I'm excited, since it means spring is around the corner. And, because it's the first time we've ordered seeds. We usually go to the local garden center, but their selection of organic, non-GMO seeds has been pretty limited in the last few years. And beyond organic, non-GMO is very important to us.
There has been a lot of buzz recently about GMOs. President Obama approved Monsanto's GMO alfalfa, Round Up Ready sugar beets and a new biotech corn for ethanol production. This is sad and scary news for all of us. Many of my readers know about GMOs and why they would want to avoid them, but I know there are quite a few people who don't know anything about this issue. So I thought I'd shed some light and share my knowledge of the subject, which contributes to the reasons for many of our own food choices.
GMO stands for Genetically Modified Organism, and companies like Monsanto have produced and patented these organisms, mainly seeds. The seeds have been genetically modified to be able to withstand harsh herbicides like Round Up, so that fields can be sprayed with the chemicals which will then kill the weeds but not the crop. Sounds like a plan, right. Except they are seeds.
Let's set aside the health effects of eating foods and food products made with these GMOs for just a minute and look at the idea of patented seeds. Currently there are patents on certain GMO grain crops like corn, canola, and soy. Think for a minute what that means – when these crops grow up, mother nature does to these seeds what she does to all seeds – throws them to the wind, feeds them to the birds, and mice, and squirrels. She doesn't know these seeds are patented.
So Farmer A is growing patented GMO corn. And when his corn is ripe, a few birds come and pick at his corn, eating some. And they fly a few miles away, and poop out the seeds. Seeds that have been genetically modified, and those modification carry through the generation of seeds. But they poop on Farmer B's land, he doesn't know, and he hasn't paid for GMO seeds.
The next spring, Farmer B tills his land and plants his non-GMO crop of corn from seeds he saved for generations. But those seeds the birds pooped out spring up too. The company that Farmer A uses to get his corn from, knows Farmer B is down the road. So they send out someone to take a sample of Farmer B's crop (without his permission) and sure enough, his crop turns up as GM positive – their genetically modified corn is growing right there, in his field. He didn't buy it from them – he must have stolen it. And then they sue the pants off Farmer B and win because they own the rights to that seed – to that genetic strain- and he literally loses the farm. Farmer A is not allowed to save seed, and Farmer B can't steal it. The company owns all rights to that seed and it's future generations.
This is not far-fetched. It's happening today, in America. The problem with patented seeds is that we humans can't control everything. Wind and birds and all of nature happens. For more info on this check out fooddemocracynow.org or watch the documentary, The Future of Food.
So back to health, and how this affects you, the consumer, the eater. Well, you can just read labels, right? No. Sorry. The USDA and FDA doesn't require that foods containing GMOs be labeled as such. You've probably been eating GMOs for a long time now. But it's not like you sit around munching nothing but corn all day, right? Well maybe, or maybe not. In this case, you can check the label – corn and soy are in everything these days. Really.
According to the USDA, in 2009, 93% of soy, 93% of cotton, and 86% of corn grown in the U.S. were GMO. It is estimated that over 90% of canola grown is GMO, and there are also commercially produced GM varieties of sugar beets, squash and Hawaiian Papaya. As a result, it is estimated that GMOs are now present in more than 80% of packaged products in the average U.S. or Canadian grocery store.*
GMOs are used to feed cattle, to make soda, in your cereal, your bread… you name it. If it has high fructose corn syrup (and many other ingredients I can't type or pronounce) it's made from corn. So a fast food meal – the burger, the coke, the fries cooked in canola oil, all corn and probably all GMO at that.
With Obama's recent approval of alfalfa and sugar beets, two crops along with corn, that feed the majority of America's commercially produced meat animals, we are in for more trouble. And try keeping alfalfa seeds contained in a Kansas windstorm. Yikes!
Ok, ok, they are hard to avoid, right. But are GMOs safe? Well the Non-GMO Project web site states:
In 30 other countries around the world, including Australia, Japan, and all of the countries in the European Union, there are significant restrictions or outright bans on the production of GMOs, because they are not considered proven safe. In the U.S. on the other hand, the FDA approved commercial production of GMOs based on studies conducted by the companies who created them and profit from their sale.
A few independent studies have been done on the subject. Generally independent studies have been blocked by Monsanto and other producers of GMOs, but what has been found leads to questions over GMO safety. Here's a link studying The Effects of Diets containing GM potatoes on Rats done in 1999, as well as an article siting many more recent studies that have been done.
It is possible to avoid GMOs, but it takes some research and planning and sometimes giving up a favorite snack. Especially helpful is the True Food Shoppers Guide (a download-able iPhone app or printable guide).
Here is an article that I found very helpful as well, concerning ways to avoid GMO foods. "Making My Family GO GMO Free". One of the simplest steps is to buy organic, or direct from a local farmer, whom you can ask what he's growing. You can also look for labels certifying that products are GMO free.
A while back I was told that the PLU codes on produce were used to indicate organic, conventional and GMO foods, however this is not exactly true, since using the five digit codes are optional. (see PLU Codes Don't Indicate GMO Produce and The Myth of PLU Codes and GMO Foods).
If you grow your own garden, like us, please be aware that Monsanto recently purchased a number of seed companies, so you'll want to know what to look for when buying the seeds you'll use this spring. I found this resource most helpful: http://inspirationgreen.com/
I know this post is a bit preachy for me – but it's a subject that I've been very concerned about for a while, and I couldn't think how to share this info another way. I hope you look further into this subject and take action (write a letter or sign a petition to help ban GMOs in America).
For more ways to take action go to:
http://www.fooddemocracynow.org/ and
Also check out http://truefoodnow.org/


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Tiger Woods leads Farmers Insurance Open by six strokes at Torrey Pines
SAN DIEGO -- Due to the fog that wiped out an entire day of golf, the Farmers Insurance Open was never going to end on Sunday.
Tiger Woods just made it look as if it was over.
Hands thrust in the pockets of his rain pants, Woods walked off Torrey Pines in the chill of twilight with a six-shot lead and only 11 more holes standing in the way of winning on the public course along the Pacific Ocean for the eighth time in his pro career.
He drove the ball with superb control in the third round on his way to a 3-under 69 to build a four-shot lead after three rounds. He lost control with his driver in the fourth round and still managed three birdies in seven holes.
"All we can do tomorrow is go out and try to make him think about it a little bit and see what happens," said Nick Watney, one of two former winners at Torrey Pines who faced the tough task of trying to make up six shots on Woods.
The other was defending champion Brandt Snedeker.
"I've got a guy at the top of the leaderboard that doesn't like giving up leads," Snedeker said. "So I have to go catch him."
Woods was at 17-under par for the tournament and will resume his round on the par-3 eighth hole. CBS Sports wants to televise the Monday finish — no surprise with Woods in the lead — so play won't start until 2 p.m. EST.
Snedeker played 13 holes of the final round. Watney played eight holes. Both were at 11-under par.
Woods played 25 holes. He started with a two-shot lead and tripled it before darkness suspended the final round.
"It was a long day ... and I played well today," Woods said. "Overall, I'm very pleased that I was able to build on my lead."
Thick fog washed out all of Saturday, forcing players to go from sunrise to sunset Sunday. They finished the third round, took about 30 minutes for lunch and went right back onto the golf course.
Woods finished 54 holes at 14-under 202 and was four shots ahead of Canadian rookie Brad Fritsch. It was the 16th time in his PGA Tour career that Woods had a 54-hole lead of at least four shots.
If that wasn't enough to make the outcome look inevitable, everything was going his way in the final hour.
His tee shot was so far left on No. 2 that the ball finished in the first cut of rough in the sixth fairway. He still saved par. Woods made a birdie putt of about 10 feet on No. 3, and then wound up well right of the cart path and blocked by a tree on the fourth hole. He carved a punch shot around the tree, safely in front of the green, and his chip banged into the pin and dropped for birdie.
Two holes later, from a mangled lie in the right rough, he smashed a 5-wood that ran onto the green and set up a two-putt birdie.
Snedeker was seven shots behind after three rounds, the same deficit he faced a year ago. Only now he's trying to chase down Woods, already a seven-time winner at Torrey Pines with a daunting record from in front. Woods is 38-2 on the PGA Tour when he has the outright lead going into the last round.
"I've got to make some more birdies," Snedeker said. "I've got a long way to go. I did a great job today of staying patient and playing good golf."
Woods didn't bother wearing red Sunday, knowing the tournament wouldn't end until the next day.
In some respects, though, it had the feeling of being over. Fritsch birdied the last hole of the third round for a 70 to finish on 206. Erik Compton finished birdie-eagle for a 71 and was alone in third through 54 holes, five shots behind. When someone asked him about chasing Woods, Compton started laughing.
"I'm trying to chase myself," he said.
Woods has won seven times at Torrey Pines as a pro, including a U.S. Open, and another win Monday would give him the most wins on any course. He also has seven wins at Bay Hill and Firestone. Sam Snead won the Greater Greensboro Open eight times, but only four times on one course.
Woods attributed his lead to "the whole package."
"I've driven the ball well, I've hit my irons well, and I've chipped and putted well," he said. "Well, I've hit good putts. They all haven't gone in."
Woods had superb control of his tee shots and was rarely out of position on a day that began under a light drizzle and soon gave way to patchy clouds and clear views of the Pacific surf below the bluffs.
Starting with a two-shot lead, he stretched that quickly with a tap-in birdie on the second hole and a beautiful tee shot to a left pin on the downhill par 3 to about 4 feet. The South Course played even longer with the soft conditions, and only seven players broke 70. Aaron Baddeley had the lowest score of the round with a 68.
Woods managed to stretch his lead with pars, though he was always on the attack because of his position in the fairway.
He missed a downhill birdie putt from 4 feet on the par-5 ninth, and then came back with a wedge that landed near the hole at No. 10 and spun back next to the cup before it settled 4 feet away for a birdie putt that he made.
He led by as many as six strokes in the third round until Fritsch birdied the last hole and Woods, playing in the group behind, ran into trouble. His tee shot rolled up near the lip of the bunker, and he advanced it 70 yards into deep rough. He swung hard through the thick, wet grass into a greenside bunker, and then missed his 8-foot par putt.
Still, it was an ominous sign.
One week after he missed the cut in Abu Dhabi — thanks to a two-shot penalty he received after his round for taking relief from an embedded lie on the fifth hole when the rules didn't allow for it — he looked as good as ever.
"As I said, I didn't play that poorly," Woods said of his short week in the Middle East. "I played well enough to be there on the weekend, and could have gotten two more rounds competitively, but I didn't really play poorly. I thought I did a lot of good things. Just wanted to continue that this week, and I have."
Woods has a 49-4 record on the PGA Tour when he has at least a share of the 54-hole lead, and it's even more daunting when the lead is his alone. The only two players to come from behind to beat him over the final 18 holes were Ed Fiori in the Quad City Classic in 1996 when Woods was a 20-year-old rookie, and Y.E. Yang in the 2009 PGA Championship a Hazeltine.
In worldwide events, Thomas Bjorn (Dubai), Lee Westwood (Germany) and Graeme McDowell (Chevron World Challenge) have made up deficits against him on the last day.


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Psych Stars and Creator Say Goodbye and Leave the Door Open for a Possible Movie
In the past few years, TV shows have made an event of saying goodbye. Following in the footsteps of the heavily promoted final season of Lost, it's become customary for series ranging from serialized sci-fi (Fringe) to long-running half-hour comedies (How I Met Your Mother) to give their loyal followers a heads-up that the end is nigh. So what took Psych so long to confirm that Season 8 would be its last?
"It's no great mystery now that we knew we were making the last season of Psych the whole time," star James Roday tells TVGuide.com. "I think there's a lot of love and a lot of history and a lot of goodwill between Psych and the USA Network, and it was one of those things where they were 99.9 percent sure we were finished, but nobody actually wanted to push the button. Nobody actually wanted to let go because once you make the press release, once you put it out there that the show is ending, the show is ending."
TV shows we're losing this year
Despite that initial hesitation, that button was pushed early last month when it was announced that Psych will wrap its run on Wednesday at 9/8c after 120 episodes, eight seasons, a two-hour musical and countless pop culture tributes. "We'd done so much of what we wanted. When you talk about a bucket list, we had a bucket list and we kept putting buckets in the bucket list and filling those up as well," executive producer Steve Franks says.
"Our last two seasons especially have been getting stronger and stronger, and I feel like we're ending the show at the top and not seeing a decline in what we were doing," star Dulé Hill says. "We're not creeping into the station."
Embracing the idea of a final season not only allowed the cast and crew one last chance to check things off their wish lists - such as Franks' desire to do a London-set episode - but also gave the creator plenty of time to craft a proper goodbye. "It just made sense to take the opportunity to go out on our terms instead of kicking and screaming and clawing and trying to get an extra eight episodes or whatever we may have been able to get."
Returning spring shows: Where we left off
Although Roday promises that the series finale will include "plenty of whimsical, classic Psych comedy," he also says that the final hour will surprise longtime viewers. "The series finale, I think, is probably the most emotional episode that we've had just because the heart of the show is, and always has been, two best friends who go on these crazy adventures and are willing to essentially die for one another doing it," Roday says. "The finale is structured in such a way where that friendship is tested in a way that we haven't ever quite seen it before, and so it definitely has a different color and it was definitely a challenge to shoot it."
Although a great deal of the episode will deal with Shawn and Gus' enduring bromance, the final episode, titled "The Break-Up," will also confront Shawn's development (or lack thereof?). "I knew we were building to this Peter Pan character who needs to have some sort of realization and have a small degree of growing up without actually sacrificing the entire journey that we've made. How much should he grow up? How much should he realize? It was all about that," Franks says.
Although many such questions will be answered, Hill also said that there's also some ambiguity in the final episode. "I really tip my hat to Steve Franks who did a great job of tying up all the loose ends but not tying it up so tight so there's nowhere to go," he says.
More cult shows that deserve a movie
So where will Psych go from here? In the press release announcing Psych's series finale airdate, even USA Network President Chris McCumber was careful to leave the door open for future endeavors. "Somehow I don't believe we've heard the last of Shawn and Gus," he wrote.
Although the show has yet to air its finale, Franks already has a few suggestions. "We never ran out of ideas. I still have my board that I packed up when we closed the office - my idea board with like 16 episodes still on there," he says. "That's what the feature films of Psych are for."
Now that more and more TV shows like Sex and the City, Veronica Mars and Entourage are hitting the big screen, it's not out of the question that Psych could return in a similar format. "I've always been incredibly proud to be a part of a cult show, and those are the other shows that are doing that," Roday says. "The good news is that they're paving the way and a precedent has been set."
Adds Hill: "I think you'll see Shawn and Gus Take New York sometime soon."
Roday just stresses that the hypothetical project "should be event-worthy" whenever and however it happens. "We all love each other and nobody would be against making that happen at some point," he says. "All we know is that it was hard to say goodbye and it was tough to let go. That door is not closed and it's certainly not locked."
Psych's series finale airs Wednesday at 9/8c on USA. Will you miss the series?
View original Psych Stars and Creator Say Goodbye and Leave the Door Open for a Possible Movie at TVGuide.com
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Is it a coincidence that Cynthia McFadden's recent Nightline whitewash of the questions about the credibility of A Long Way Gone (a Sarah Crichton book) came so soon after she listed Apples and Oranges (a Sarah Crichton book) first among her favorite books of the summer at www.wowowow.com/post/cynthia-mcfadden-my-stepsons-book-69835? Or is this another example of literary backscratching? As we try to sort it out, Graham Rayman has posted a good analysis of what went wrong with McFadden's timid and one-sided Aug. 5 story on Ishmael Beah, who says he spent more than two years child soldier in Sierra Leone ("Nightline's Bad Journalism 101") blogs.villagevoice.com/runninscared/archives/2008/08/nightlines_bad.php. You'll find questions she could have asked here www.oneminutebookreviews.wordpress.com/2008/08/03.
© 2008 Janice Harayda. All rights reserved.


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Tony Scott, Ben Smith: So They've Offered You The CEO's Job. Here's What You Need To Know Before Jumping With Joy
So you're in the running for the CEO's job at a startup. Already a creeping sense of uncertainty has set in as you prepare for the next interview. What do you need to know about the company? What rocks do you need to peek under?
Senior executive changes are happening with increasing frequency in today's vibrant technology market. Seasoned managers move from one early-stage company to another, and from established companies and venture firms into the startup world. Some of the savviest new-gen Web companies recruit directly from brand name consumer and media outfits.
If you're in line for a CEO's gig or another senior leadership role at a pre-IPO company, you've got a lot to think about. Asking the right questions is critical to make sure you're not jumping into a boiling cauldron of hot oil. Here are several suggestions from successful – and not so successful – executive appointments we've been part of.
Remember the company and board have been trying to put the best shine on the emerging business. Now you have the upper hand. If you don't ask the tough questions and require full disclosure of current initiatives and strategies, as well as those in the planning stages, the only person you can blame later is yourself.
We suggest sitting down with every board member and with members of the team. Assess their motivation, dedication and willingness to spend more than just 9 to 5 at their jobs. You need to feel at home and confident about the path ahead.
Here are several specific suggestions:
- First, any prospective CEO candidate should ask for the most recent board decks.We suggest looking at the ones from the last year at a minimum. Once you've reviewed them, you might insist on a walk-through of the two most recent presentations, perhaps as they were shown to the board.
- Second, It is important to ask about the last people who left the company.This includes directors and non-management-level employees – both those who left voluntarily and who were terminated. Ask why they left or were terminated, and the impact of their leaving.
- Do your own due diligence on departures. Look on LinkedIn for people who were associated with the company. You may find core team members who are no longer there, even after you've been assured none have left. This is an obvious red flag. You need to know why this wasn't disclosed. Keeping information like this under wraps to a potential new CEO is highly questionable behavior. We have been amazed by founders who claim no executive turnover when a quick LinkedIn search uncovers three former CFOs.
- Talk to users, partners and customers.Find a way to subtly get access to people who know the business. Talk to them to understand how they feel about the company's value proposition and leadership team. With Internet companies, customer feedback is always in the data. So get access to Omniture, or a similar account, and have someone walk you through the data. In the last few years, we have all seen companies position their consumer traction as great when in fact organic traffic is off, daily or month average user numbers tell of an engagement problem and revenue success is driven off advertising optimization, not user growth.
- Ask about the severance agreements with senior members of the team.You want to know how expensive it will be to make changes and whether your own package will cause resentment. Seek information on bonuses to the senior team members and to rank-and-file.
- Find out about the founders.What are their roles, what are their ownership positions, do you have the ability to change what they do? One of the most dangerous situations is when a founder of an early stage company has been moved aside as CEO against his or her will and is still at the company in a senior executive role. It is a common axiom in the venture business that better returns come when founders stick through to exit. So this change is not a minor risk. What's more, the natural instinct of team members will be to discuss issues with the founder, and the natural instinct of the founder will be to continue to meddle in external and internal issues. Disputes where team members go around the CEO to founders can easily become political struggles that destroy morale and even entire companies.
- CEO candidates need to assess the board.Find out from direct conversations with each board member about their commitment to the company. You need to gauge your ability as a new CEO to add or change independent board members. You need to understand the relationship between board members and the founders. Go beyond the board and talk to investors who are not on the board.
- It is crucial to understand a company's financial position, both operationally and from capitalization standpoint. Be sure to understand the cap chart and the preference stack. There have been plenty of examples in the past, though not as many recently, where the preferences of investors would make almost any exit worthless for the senior team and the team as a whole. Now may be your best and only chance to negotiate a better package for you, your executive team and the rest of the staff. No one wants to work at a startup where the only potential for a positive outcome is a Google– or Facebook-like exit.
- Review the pitches to partners. Understand past exit discussions and how the company was positioned in those discussions. This will give you some of the best insights on exit potential and, more importantly, on the board's view of exits.
- Finally, find out what a day looks like at the company. Go to lunch with a random group of employees. Go for drinks after work. You'll find out what people are really thinking. Make sure to show up at the company offices before 9 a.m. and after 5 p.m. Are people there? Are they working happily? Are they motivated? Are they fun?
You may think you've found the world's most wonderful opportunity. But you need to make sure. Remember, you're investing your time and you can never get that back.
(Tony Scott (top photo) is the president of ChampionScott Partners and has recruited board directors, CEOs and executives to over 100 startups. He can be found at http://www.championscott.com. Ben T. Smith, IV (second photo) is a serial entrepreneur, investor and the co-founder of MerchantCircle.com and Spoke.com. Both were former partners at A.T. Kearney. Ben is available on Twitter @bentsmithfour and btsiv.com.)
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Scott McCoy (Chuck Norris) from The Delta Force Movie, Pop-Art Original Framed Fine Art Painting, Image on Canvas, Artwork, Cult Movie Poster
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Egg Products and Food Safety
Of the 76.2 billion eggs consumed in 2009, 30 percent were in the form of egg products (eggs removed from their shells). Liquid, frozen, and dried egg products are widely used by the foodservice industry and as ingredients in other foods, such as prepared mayonnaise and ice cream.
What Are Egg Products?
The term "egg products" refers to eggs that are removed from their shells for processing at facilities called "breaker plants." The processing of egg products includes breaking eggs, filtering, mixing, stabilizing, blending, pasteurizing, cooling, freezing or drying, and packaging. This is done at United States Department of Agriculture (USDA)-inspected plants.
Basic egg products include whole eggs, whites, yolks, and various blends—with or without non-egg ingredients—that are processed and pasteurized.
Are Egg Products New?
Egg products are not new. Commercial egg drying began in St. Louis, Missouri, about 1880. The first commercial production of frozen whole eggs began in 1903; separated eggs, in 1912. 1951 saw the first commercial egg breaking machines. No-cholesterol refrigerated or frozen egg substitutes first became available to consumers in 1973. They consist of egg whites, artificial color, and other non-egg additives. Specific questions about egg substitutes should be directed to the manufacturer or to the Food and Drug Administration (FDA).
Who Inspects Egg Products?
Congress passed the Egg Products Inspection Act (EPIA) in 1970. The EPIA provides for the mandatory continuous inspection of the processing of liquid, frozen, and dried egg products. From 1970 to 1995 the Poultry Division of USDA's Agricultural Marketing Service inspected egg products to ensure they were wholesome, otherwise not adulterated, and properly labeled and packaged to protect the health and welfare of consumers.
In 1995, the Food Safety and Inspection Service (FSIS) became responsible for the inspection of egg products. FSIS inspects all egg products, with and without added ingredients, with the exception of those products exempted under the Act. Officially inspected egg products will bear the USDA inspection mark.
The Department of Health and Human Services' FDA is responsible for the inspection of egg substitutes, imitation eggs, and similar products which are exempted from continuous inspection under the EPIA.
Why Are Egg Products Useful?
Egg products are used widely by the foodservice industry and the commercial food industry. They are scrambled or made into omelets or used as ingredients in egg dishes or other foods such as mayonnaise or ice cream. Food manufacturers use pasteurized egg products because of their convenience and ease in handling and storing. Because egg products are pasteurized, institutional foodservice operators, such as fast food chains, restaurants, hospitals, and nursing homes, use egg products to ensure a high level of food safety. Some egg products are sold in retail food stores.
How Are Egg Products Made?
Egg products are processed in sanitary facilities under continuous inspection by the USDA. Shell eggs are processed into egg products by automated equipment that removes the shell eggs from flats, washes and sanitizes the shells, breaks the eggs and separates the whites and yolks. The liquid egg product is filtered, may be mixed with other ingredients, and is then chilled prior to additional processing. The resulting egg products liquid then receives a lethality treatment such as pasteurization or is heated in the dried form.
Why and How Are Egg Products Pasteurized?
Egg products are pasteurized. The 1970 Egg Products Inspection Act (EPIA) requires that all egg products distributed for consumption be pasteurized. This means that they must be rapidly heated and held at a minimum required temperature for a specified time. This destroys Salmonella, but it does not cook the eggs or affect their color, flavor, nutritional value, or use. Dried egg whites are pasteurized by heating in the dried form, again for a specified time and at a minimum required temperature.
Since many new and different types of egg products are now being formulated, government and industry are currently evaluating the effectiveness of the pasteurization processes used for these and other products. Additional research will determine if supplemental or different safety measures are warranted to continue to provide safe egg products for foodservice, industry, and consumers.
Are All Egg Products Pasteurized?
Certain commodities are not presently considered egg products and are exempt from this law. These commodities, which are under the jurisdiction of the FDA, include freeze-dried products, imitation egg products, and egg substitutes. Inspected and passed, pasteurized egg products are used to make these commodities, and companies may elect to re-pasteurize these products following formulation and before packaging.
Can Egg Products Be Used As An Ingredient In Uncooked Foods?
Egg products can be used in baking or cooking (scrambled eggs, for example). They are pasteurized but are best used in a cooked product, especially if served to high-risk persons, that is, infants and young children, pregnant women and their unborn babies, older adults, and people with weakened immune systems (such as those with HIV/AIDS, cancer, diabetes, kidney disease, and transplant patients). Use a food thermometer to be sure that the internal temperature of the cooked product reaches 160 °F.
Egg products can be substituted in recipes typically made with raw eggs that won't be cooked (for example, Caesar salad, Hollandaise sauce, eggnog, homemade mayonnaise, ice cream, and key lime pie). The USDA does not recommend eating raw shell eggs that are not cooked or are undercooked due to the possibility that Salmonella bacteria may be present.
Buying Tips for Egg Products
Buy only pasteurized egg products that bear the USDA inspection mark. Make sure containers are tightly sealed. Frozen products should show no signs of thawing. Refrigerated products should be kept at 40 °F or below. Dried egg products should not be caked or hardened.
What is Dried Egg Mix?
USDA Dried Egg Mix is a blend of dried whole eggs, nonfat dry milk, soybean oil, and a small amount of salt. There is very little moisture in it. To reconstitute, blend 2 tablespoons of Dried Egg Mix with ¼ cup water to make the equivalent of one large whole egg.
Dried Egg Mix is packaged in 6-ounce pouches, equivalent to about 6 eggs each. It is distributed by USDA to food banks, Indian reservations, and other needy family outlets, and is also used in disaster feeding (for hurricane and flood victims, for example). Dried egg mix was initially developed for the military during the 1930's.
A similar product called All Purpose Egg Mix, containing a greater proportion of eggs, is now being manufactured for USDA. It is reconstituted by mixing one part egg mix with two parts water (by weight). All Purpose Egg Mix is available to schools as part of the School Lunch Program and is packaged in 10-pound bags.
Safe Handling and Storage of Egg Products
Safe handling and storage is necessary for all egg products to prevent bacterial contamination. Here are recommendations from USDA:
- For best quality, store frozen egg products up to one year. Check to be sure your freezer is set at 0 °F or lower. After thawing, do not refreeze.
- Thaw frozen egg products in the refrigerator or under cold running water. DO NOT THAW ON THE COUNTER.
- If the container for liquid products bears a "use-by" date, observe it. Follow the storage and handling instructions provided by the manufacturer.
- For liquid products without an expiration date, store unopened containers at 40 °F or below for up to 7 days (not to exceed 3 days after opening). Do not freeze opened cartons of liquid egg products.
- Unopened dried egg products and egg white solids can be stored at room temperature as long as they are kept cool and dry. After opening, store in the refrigerator.
- Reconstituted egg products should be used immediately or refrigerated and used that day.
- USDA Commodity Dried Egg Mix should be stored at less than 50 °F, preferably in the refrigerator (at 40 °F or below). After opening, use within 7 to 10 days. Reconstitute only the amount needed at one time. Use reconstituted egg mix immediately or refrigerate and use within 1 hour.
Nutrition of Egg Products
Eggs are considered one of nature's most complete foods. With the implementation of the Nutrition Labeling and Education Act in 1994, egg products sold at retail are also required to bear nutrition labeling. The "Nutrition Facts" panel will tell you the nutrient composition of that specific product per serving and its contribution to your overall diet.
Labels on Egg Products
In addition to nutrition information on consumer packages, other labeling information is also required for egg products. All egg products must be labeled with:
- the common or usual name of the egg product. If the egg product is comprised of two or more ingredients, the ingredients are listed in descending order of predominance;
- the name and address of the packer or distributor;
- the date of pack which may be shown as a lot number or production code number;
- the net contents;
- the official USDA inspection mark and establishment number.


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If you had to trust a water-proof case to protect your precious iPhone 4 during a torture test, which would it be -- the Overboard or the Aquapac? That's the challenge they gave me for the latest episode of TiPb's Amazing Case, our hardcore, case vs case tests of strength, durability, and performance.
We figure if either -- or both -- of these water cases could survive being thrown into the deep end and taken through the high-pressure car wash then they can survive a dip in the tub or day at the beach.
Follow on after the jump for the details, and the give-away!
Aquapac vs Overboard
Truth be told these two cases are very similar. Both are clear plastic that retains the capacitive touch so you can keep using your iPhones while they're inside. (At least when you're out of the water -- no capacitive touch can work when you're under water). This means you can still make calls, record video, check the web, etc. with ease.
The Overboard has a black outer lining that does conceal part of the iPhone which I found kind of annoying. The Aquapac is clear all the way around allowing you to be able to see the whole screen of the iPhone and use the camera without having to worry about the view being obstructed.
Both the Overboard and the Aquapac have hard plastic seals that close tightly and securely. They do allow a small amount of water to get caught in the closure though, so you need to open the cases with caution or you risk dripping water on your iPhones. And yes, both cases are equally hard to get iPhones into and out of.
Lanyards are included with both the Overboard and the Aquapac so you can hold onto them or tie them to something to make sure you don't lose them in the water.
It should be mentioned that the Aquapac has a three year warranty which covers the phone if damaged in proper use (would a carwash count?). The overboard has a 1 year warranty but this does not cover the phone. Thanks Andy!
Fight! (and give-away)
So which water proof case was the most protective? No spoilers! You have to watch the video above for the results of our Overboard vs Aquapac ultimate iPad scratch test.
When you're done leave me a reply in the comments below and tell me which one you'd rather have protecting your iPhone 4 -- Overboard or Aquapac -- and where exactly you want to take you iPhone 4 that it needs water protection.
We have a one of each to give away, so make sure you leave a valid email address so we can contact you if you win. (US mailing address required for delivery).
Ready? Fight!
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Why Vampire Diaries' Davis Was Relieved to Say Goodbye to Alaric and Move on to Cult
Most people would be disappointed to learn their character was being killed off. For The Vampire Diaries' Matt Davis, it was a blessing in disguise.
"We were winding down Season 3 when [executive producer] Julie Plec let me know that this would be the end of the show for me," Davis tells TVGuide.com. "I called my agents right away and I said, 'I'll be a free agent soon enough. Get me back out on the market.' That was on a Friday and they called me on a Monday with an offer for this pilot Cult."
Cult Producers on show's confusing plot: We have faith the audience will follow along
On the new CW series, premiering Tuesday at 9/8c, Davis plays Jeff, a journalist who is prompted to investigate the rabid fans of a show called "Cult" when his brother goes missing. Jessica Lucas plays an inquisitive production assistant on the show named Skye whom he teams up with during his search. While the "outside" show that viewers at home are watching follows Jeff and Skye, the "inside" show with the crazy fans stars Robert Knepper as cult leader Billy Grimm and Alona Tal as the cop searching for him.
Yes, even the short version description of the show sounds confusing, and Davis readily admitted that.
"[Understanding the plot] was always a concern, and it definitely takes you through some twists and turns," Davis says. "While the pilot might be somewhat confusing, you get to a place pretty quickly where you can identify the bad guys. Once you get the concept, it takes you on path different than any other show that's been on the CW. The first six episodes [after the premiere] will begin to codify the plot, and then it spins out of control again."
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While Davis enjoyed his time on Vampire Diaries, he was more than ready to move on for his sake and his character Alaric's.
"I had my creative differences along the way with the character, and while Julie Plec and I are dear, dear friends, she knew that," Davis says. "I'm very opinionated and when you're put in a position where you're getting the story lines that are not necessarily what's cranking at the back of your mind or digging at the potential of your character and you have to sit on your hands, that's frustrating. And being a secondary character is equally frustrating. So Julie saw a really great way to wrap up my character, which was in alignment with the end of my contract, and I couldn't have hoped for a better execution for winding down Vampire Diaries and segueing into Cult."
Although leaving a successful hit for a pretty out-there pilot is risky, Davis is confident in his decision regardless of the outcome: "The originality the suspense, the cast - it's just a wild, crazy ride. When I was done filming and able stand back from it all I could think was, 'That was the most insane show ever.'"
Cult premieres on Tuesday at 9/8c on The CW or you can watch it online here.
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Sarah Jessica Parker on Carrie Diaries: "It's Odd"
It's Carrie Bradshaw vs. Carrie Bradshaw!
In a recent interview with Net-a-Porter's The Edit, the original Carrie Sarah Jessica Parker didn't have anything nice to say about the CW's new Sex and the City prequel The Carrie Diaries. In particular Parker seems a bit protective of the character she played for 6 season on HBO and in two big-screen movies.
When asked what she thought about AnnaSophia Robb's teenage version of Carrie, Parker said, "I'm not sure... You know, I think it's one of those tests of your generosity. She is a lovely girl and I want her to feel good about it, but it's... odd."
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While Robb has stayed silent about Parker's remarks, she might want to heed one piece of the actress' advice about taking care of her feet.
"For ten or so years, I literally ran in heels. I worked 18-hour days and never took them off," Parker said. "The moral of the story is, the chickens are coming home to roost. It's sad, because my feet took me all over the world, but eventually they were like, 'You know what, we are really tired, can you just stop - and don't put cheap shoes on us?'"
How do you think Robb's performance measures up to Parker's
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Toronto mayor defeats Hulk Hogan in arm-wrestling
Toronto's larger-than-life mayor took down wrestling star Hulk Hogan in a friendly arm-wrestling match Friday to kick off an annual pop culture convention.
The 14-time world wrestling champion, in a T-shirt and his trademark bandanna, entered the room to applause and his old wrestling theme music, while Mayor Rob Ford strutted in to "Eye of the Tiger." Ford ripped off his jacket and tie, untucked his dress shirt and rolled up his sleeves.
"Big man, oh, that's all you got?" Hogan asked Ford, who weighs in at 307 pounds as the pair locked hands.
"Not only am I going to rip this arm off, I'm going to take your job while I'm at it, brother. Mayor Hogan," he added.
A sweating Ford seemed to struggle at first. But after 20 some seconds of trash talk and stalemate, he slammed Hogan's arm down.
"I own this town!" Ford said.
Hogan grimaced. "That was a setup," he said, without a hint of irony.
"The only reason he beat me is because he's younger," the 60-year-old Hogan said of the 44-year-old mayor, whom he nicknamed "Fantastic Ford."
"It was like wrestling a friggin' grizzly bear," Ford said of the 302-pound wrestler.
The event took place at Fan Expo Canada, a convention celebrating diverse pop culture genres.
Hogan, a Tampa native whose real name is Terry Bollea, was in Toronto for an "uncensored" question-and-answer session at the expo.
Ford most recently made world news over allegations that he appeared in a video smoking crack cocaine. The video has not been released publicly.
When asked if he thought the alleged video of the mayor was real, Hogan responded, "I'm hungry."
Ford said Hogan has been his hero since he was a "little guy." He tweeted after the match, "I own this town @HulkHogan! Thanks for being such a great sport."
The wrestler also took to Twitter: "Just arm wrestled Mayor Ford from Toronto, had a great time brother."


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We went hands-on with Apple's new iPhone 5, iPod touch, and iPod nano following Tuesday's special media event, and all three devices come off as much faster than their predecessors. Let's start with the iPhone 5.
I compared the iPhone 5 to my old iPhone 4 (which has the same screen size as the more modern iPhone 4S). The devices feel similar, but the iPhone 5 is definitely taller. Holding the iPhone 5 by itself, it's hard to even tell that it's physically taller, but the added screen space is a benefit in many ways: a 16:9 aspect ratio for movies, larger space for apps, and even an extra row of apps on your springboard.
Next is the bottom of the iPhone 5. I have an old, crusty iPhone 4 on top with the iPhone 5 on the bottom. As you can see, the iPhone 5 has speakers on the bottom as well as a headphone jack and the new Lightning connector. (The iPhone 4 and 4S have a headphone jack on the top.)
It's worth noting that both the white and black iPhone 5s have aluminum backs. But with the black iPhone 5, the backplate is also black (or rather, "carbon"). It's hard to tell in photos, but when you look at it in person, the back is matte and different from the gray aluminum back of the white iPhone 5.
Next up is the iPod touch. This device is thin. I was impressed by the level of thinness here, and the colors are a first for the iPod touch.
Again, the headphone jack (as well as speakers and the Lightning connector) are on the bottom of the iPod touch.
Subjectively, the iPod touch also feels extremely fast. Zooming around in 3D view within Maps was very speedy, and I think users will find this to be a huge plus.
And on the back, there's the camera:
Finally, there's the iPod nano, which is practically a mini iPod touch.
Holding the new nano, it feels very similar to the older "stick" (not fat) version of the nano.
On the bottom are a headphone jack and Lightning connector.
On the side are the volume control buttons.
You can read through our Apple liveblog coverage here and check out our reports of the iPhone, iOS 6, iTunes, and iPod announcements from today.


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Note: Do not depress the brake pedal during procedure.
1. Turn ignition from OFF to RUN 8 times within 10 seconds, with the 8th time ending in RUN. Door locks will cycle to confirm programming mode. (Off is the position where you can remove your key, RUN is the position just shy of starting your car.)
2. Within 20 seconds press any button on the first keyless remote to be programmed. Door locks will cycle to confirm programming. If you only have one remote then skip to step 4.
3. Within 20 seconds, press any button on the second keyless remote. Door locks will cycle again to confirm programming. Repeat step 3. For all other remotes.
4. Turn ignition to OFF. Locks will again cycle to indicate end of programming mode.
Procedure #2
Note: Obtain all remote transmitters for this vehicle.
1. Fasten seat belts and close all doors.
2. Turn ignition from OFF to RUN 4 times within 6 seconds, with the 4th time ending in RUN. (Off is the position where you can remove your key, RUN is the position just shy of starting your car.)
3. Turn ignition to OFF. Acoustic signal will sound and system warning lamp will illuminate to confirm programming mode.
4. Within 10 seconds, press and hold any button on the first keyless remote. Wait for acoustic sound and warning lamp to flash (confirming programming) then release button on remote. Wait 2 seconds but within 10 seconds repeat step 4. For all other remotes. If you only have one remote then continue to step 5.
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